UCI Financial Aid Information

We encourage our students to attend weekly FAFSA help sessions. You can visit the Federal Student Aid Service Center for free help at the Courtyard Marriott, Room 1327, 1111 East Avenue El Monte, CA 91743 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Students can also call 877-301-4378 and ask for either John Welch or Peter Li.

• -Visit the FAFSA website to complete the FAFSA and get a FAFSA Starter Kit.
• -The Federal Student Aid Service Center is at 877-301-4378 (Freely available 24/7)
• -Students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA online by October 1, 2015

Section 2: The UCI Guarantee: To maximize your access to financial aid, enroll in at least 15 units per term.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Available funding opportunities are limited for UCI students. The priority deadline for these funding programs is April 1st of the prior year. Financial aid applications must be submitted by this date in order to be considered eligible for UCI funding.

For more information, see the FAFSA website.

Federal Student Aid: Student Loans

UCI offers federal student loans which are interest-free until May 31st of the subsequent year. These loans do not need to be repaid until students earn over $25,000 annually.

When to Apply

Federal student loans are available for students who intend to attend a college or university in the fall semester of their eligibility year.

Who is Eligible for Financial Aid?

Students who meet the following criteria may qualify for need-based financial aid:

•Enrolled full-time as a first-time, full-year, undergraduate student

•Enrolled in the same college as their father, stepfather, stepparent, and/or legal guardian

•Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for transfer students

•No parent/legal guardian who was expelled, was a student in the military, is currently incarcerated, or is receiving aid from a Department of Corrections or Department of Veterans Affairs program

What Financial Aid Will I Qualify For?

UCI’s financial aid program is designed to help students who are first-generation college students to establish a solid foundation for long-term success as they pursue an undergraduate degree.

What Types of Financial Aid Does UCI Law Offer?

To calculate the amount of financial aid received, students must apply and be accepted to UCI Law. Non-profit law schools generally offer merit scholarships, as well as grants, scholarships, loans and need-based aid.

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Applicants should complete the following in order to submit the FAFSA:

Students must apply using the FAFSA application tool on FAFSA.ed.gov

Students should print their application and upload it to UCI Law’s website.

Students should contact the Student Financial Aid Services Office to confirm submission of the application.

UCI Law students who meet the FAFSA Eligibility Guidelines may be eligible for scholarships, grants and loans, for their anticipated future college expenses.

How Much Do I Need To Pay For College?

When determining the amount of grant aid needed for college, consider the following: the cost of in-state tuition and fees, housing, books, supplies, transportation (gas, parking, etc.), and miscellaneous expenses.

It is helpful to consider family resources and family size when determining how much financial aid you may be eligible for. Once you have determined the cost of college and all other factors, estimate the amount you will need to pay per month.

To be considered eligible for need-based aid, students must have a demonstrated financial need.

Payments are made monthly on a student’s behalf and are generally due one time. However, you can make an installment payment, which is payable monthly, toward your loans for a set time.

What About Loans and Scholarships?

Due to the complexities and unexpected costs of student loan debt, many students and families prefer to avoid borrowing if they can possibly help it. The ability to help your children without student loan debt depends largely on their individual circumstances. Most families will want to seek help if: Your child’s financial need exceeds the UCI Federal Credit Union Loan Guarantee which offers up to $20,000 for students in their first two years.

Your child or children are seeking a very significant amount of financial aid, like full tuition for the Fall of the prior year.

Your child or children will be attending UCI Law in Fall of the upcoming year.

Conclusion

From writing essays, to completing scholarship forms, to earning admission to UCI Law, you must first establish that you can afford to attend the school. After you have the financial means to take the UCI Law Admission Test, you should also take the time to learn the program’s expectations of you. Take advantage of the guidance from the enrollment advisors, and start saving your money now!

/EIN News/ — About UCI Law

UCI Law is a dynamic and growing alternative to traditional law schools by focusing on academic excellence and student success. The law school combines its creativity and commitment to legal education with a dedication to social justice to provide a juris doctor (J.D.) that truly prepares students to become leaders in public service.